What is Uterine Cancer? The uterus (also known as the womb) is a pear-shaped hollow organ located in the pelvic region between the bladder and rectum. It is an important part of the female reproductive system. A baby resides and develops during pregnancy in the uterus. The uterus has 3 important parts – the cervix,…
Doctors who specialise in women’s health are known as obstetrician-gynaecologist often abbreviated as OB-GYN or OB/GYN or O&G. It is a medical speciality which includes two subspecialties- obstetrics (pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period) and gynaecology (health of reproductive organs like uterus, vagina, ovaries, etc.) Some OB-GYNs provide general healthcare services such as primary healthcare while…
Colorectal cancer or bowel cancer is the abnormal or unusual growth of cells in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum of our digestive system. It usually starts with the development of polyps in the intestine. These polyps are usually harmless but can turn into cancerous cells if not treated early. Types of Colorectal Cancer…
Bladder cancer, like any other cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells in the walls of the bladder, also known as the urothelial cells. This growth gradually forms a tumour and eventually spreads to other parts of the body. Though urothelial cancer can occur in the kidneys and ureters as well, it is more common…
One of the most common types of plastic surgery which is done to improve the functioning of the nose and its shape is known as rhinoplasty. Medical reasons for rhinoplasty may include correction of breathing issues associated with the nose or correct disfigurement due to any previous trauma or birth defects. Another reason may be…
Sexual Activity during Menstruation (Periods) Menstruation (also known as periods) is the discharge of blood and mucus from the uterus through the vagina. Every month, the female body prepares itself for pregnancy. Consequently, the endometrium layer of the uterus grows and thickens. In the absence of pregnancy, this layer breaks off and is discharged through…
Impact of Smoking on Lungs: Smoking is injurious to health and it causes cancer. This might sound cliché. Well, not so cliché when the world is overwhelmed by pandemics where smoking is one of the top risk factors. It is a well-established fact that tobacco consumption and vaping risk cause many health conditions, particularly pulmonary…
What a bliss it is to have drizzles pour down from the sky and beat down the scorching summer heat. The cool breeze that comes with the pleasant weather brought about by the monsoon is a huge relief to one and all. And yet, the sudden fall in temperature and humidity that monsoon brings causes…
Melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma and cutaneous melanoma, is a type of skin cancer that develops anywhere on the skin. Melanoma occurs when melanocytes (cells that produce a brown pigment called melanin) responsible for the tan or brown colour of the skin, mutates and start growing uncontrollably. It may develop anywhere on the skin…
Oral cancer originates in the tissues of the mouth, throat, or other parts of the oral cavity. It is a part of head and neck cancers. Oral cancer is caused when cells in any part of the oral cavity undergo changes, known as a mutation, in their DNA. These abnormal cells may form a tumor…
